2012 marked a year of significant accomplishments in UNC’s energy and water conservation efforts. Energy consumption per square foot has declined 31% since FY 2003 thus meeting State Energy Office goals three years early. Upgrades to central energy infrastructure, in-house retro-commissioning efforts in campus buildings, lighting upgrades, and HVAC projects account for the savings. Potable water consumption per square foot has fallen 43% since FY 2003. An integrated non-potable water system, including reclaimed water, stormwater, and condensate, supplies over 196 million gallons of non-drinking water for cooling tower make-up water, toilet flushing, and irrigation. Learn more »
